1 Person Backpacking Tents


Tents come in many sizes but are normally categorized as either one person, two person, three person, etc. One thing to note is that every company that makes these tents determine the size of the tent and what is suitable for sleeping capacity. In order to know for sure, you should measure the square footage of the floor space in the tent.

Now that we’ve gotten that straight, we are going to be talking about 1 person backpacking tents today and talk about why they are perfect for you outdoors adventures. 1 person tents are fantastic choices for when you are backpacking by yourself. These tents are functional with space and they’re lightweight. You don’t need added weight when you are lugging around a bag full of necessities.

For this reason, we have compiled a list of some of our favorite 1 person tents of 2019. These tents that we will be talking about are well-reviewed and rated very high by people that have used the product. With a description of the product and a list of features, you should feel more informed about the subject and more comfortable to make your purchase. Our goal is to make the process of picking a 1 person tent a little less stressful. That way you can get out on the trail even faster.


TETON Sports Outfitter XXL Quick Tent; One-Person Pop-Up Tent

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The TETON Sports Outfitter XXL Quick Tent fits perfectly over and extra-large cot and it will lock into place so you don’t have to worry about it being taken with the wind. This tent is must have for any hiker looking for a 1 person tent. It pops up easily and has a two finger take down function that takes just seconds to put up and put away. This tent also offers the user a tough coated taffeta with seams that are taped. You get weather protection and privacy with the clip on rain-fly and the mesh walls. This tent also has a built zipper guard as well as guy wires that make it easy to stake down. The rain-fly vestibule will keep water out of your tent and the entry. It weighs just 4.3 lbs.

Features

– Pops up almost instantly and has a two finger easy take down process
– Dual system comfort that can be set on a cot or on the ground
– Built tough for rugged conditions
– Full mesh top offers a view of the stars if you want it


Winterial Single Person Personal Bivy Tent

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The Winterial Single Person Personal Bivy Tent weighs in at a stunning 3.9 pounds so you will barely feel it as you navigate your outdoor adventure. This is one of the top ranked bivy tents out there for 2019 and is great for 3 seasons of hiking and camping. This three season tent gives you more ventilation than you’re probably used to and was designed for summer backpacking and other outdoor activities. This tent features a durable reinforced rain-fly and pre sealed seams for a waterproof and dry experience. You can use the fly for those rainy and windy nights or take the fly off if you want to let the breeze come through on those warm summer nights. Either way, this is a great 1 person tent.

Features

– Three bundles of strong cord included
– 14 heavy duty stakes that won’t bend on you
– Weighs less than 4 lbs
– Easy assembly with the two hoop system
– Three season tent
– Easy access with large zippered doors


ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent

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The ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1 Lightweight Tent is a packed full of features that will make your solo backpacking trip a lot easier to deal with. It’s got pole clips that attach quickly to the aluminum poles and a freestanding design that makes this easy to set up. This tent has huge #8 zippers on the vestibule and door as well. One of the best features of the Lynx is that the walls are almost made completely of mesh to help with all the ventilation. The fly and floor seams are sealed to make sure that no corners were cut in the building of this 1 person tent. You also have 2000mm coating on the floor for water protection.

Features

– 75D 185T Polyester Fly that stays taut and resists UV damage
– Seams and fly are factory sealed
– 75D 185T Poly Taffeta floor with a 2000mm coating
– Zippers are extra-large #8 zippers on the vestibules and doors


Kelty Salida Camping and Backpacking Tent

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The Kelty Salida Camping and Backpacking Tent is the perfect 1 person tent built to take care of you when you need it most. This tent is really easy to pack with compact folding poles, color coded clip and fly attachment and gearloft loops. It’s got a roll top cube carry bag that allows for easy packing and when you take it out, it is very easy to set up. This is a free standing tent that will allow you to get away from the elements. This is a three season tent which means you have mesh walls and the ability to close them off and put on a rain fly in case it gets windy or starts to get wet. Overall, this is a fantastic 1 person backpacking tent for anyone.

Features

– 3 season 1 person tent
– Has one door and one vestibule
– Free standing
– Color coded clip and fly attachment
– Seams are fully taped


Snugpak The Ionosphere 1 Man Dome Tent

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The Snugpak The Ionosphere 1 Man Dome Tent is another one of our favorite 1 person backpacking tents of 2019. To put it simply, this is a solid tent at an affordable price. This tent is very small and compact which makes it perfect to carry with you on your adventure. It was designed with a low profile which makes it great for that one person that is looking to avoid the bad weather.

Features

– Compact and small
– Tent has a low profile and 5000mm PU coated fly
– Taped seams and single entry
– 190t nylon with polyester mesh was used for inner tent
– 50D polyester No-see-um-mesh
– Comes with a repair kit